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YB52 WPA

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,854 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,113 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,066 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,181 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YB52 WPA is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB52 WPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB52 WPA registered?

YB52 WPA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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